Updated · Distances and times are approximate road figures.
Hampi, in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district, is the ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Its temples, palaces and markets are spread across a boulder-strewn landscape on the south bank of the Tungabhadra River, so most visitors explore it by cab over two or three days.
How to reach Hampi
Hampi has no railway station or airport of its own. The nearest railhead is Hosapete Junction, 13 km away, and the nearest airport is Jindal Vijayanagar Airport near Ballari. From either, the last stretch is by road — we run Hampi cab transfers from both, plus outstation cabs from Bengaluru, Goa, Hubballi and Hyderabad.
| From | Distance to Hampi | By cab |
|---|---|---|
| Hosapete Junction (railway station) | 13 km | 25–30 min |
| Jindal Vijayanagar Airport, Ballari | ≈ 40 km | ≈ 1 hr |
| Badami | ≈ 140 km | ≈ 3 hr |
| Hubballi (city & airport) | ≈ 165 km | ≈ 3.5 hr |
| Bengaluru | ≈ 340 km | 6–7 hr |
| Goa (Panaji) | ≈ 340 km | 7–8 hr |
| Hyderabad | ≈ 380 km | 7–8 hr |
Best time to visit Hampi
October to February is the best time to visit Hampi: days are warm and dry and mornings are cool enough for climbing Matanga or Hemakuta Hill. March to May is very hot, so plan sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon. June to September brings the monsoon — the landscape turns green and the Tungabhadra runs full, but some river crossings and coracle rides may stop.
How many days do you need in Hampi?
One full day by cab covers the highlights — see our Hampi Heritage Day Tour. Two days lets you see both the Sacred and Royal Centres without rushing, and three days adds Anegundi and the Tungabhadra Dam — exactly what the Hampi Heritage Weekend package covers.
Must-see places in Hampi
Virupaksha Temple & Hampi Bazaar
The living temple at the heart of Hampi, with its tall gopuram and the old bazaar street in front.
Hemakuta Hill
Early temples and the most popular sunset point over the Virupaksha Temple.
Royal Enclosure
Mahanavami Dibba, the Stepped Tank and the Queen's Bath — the Vijayanagara palace zone.
Lotus Mahal & Elephant Stables
Indo-Islamic arches in the Zenana Enclosure and the eleven domed stables next to it.
Hazara Rama Temple
A royal chapel whose walls are carved with scenes from the Ramayana.
Vittala Temple & Stone Chariot
Hampi's icon: the Stone Chariot and the temple's musical pillars. Battery vehicles run from the car park.
Places to visit near Hampi
- Anegundi & Anjanadri Hill — across the river, believed to be Hanuman's birthplace; a classic sunrise or sunset climb. See the tour.
- Tungabhadra Dam & Daroji Bear Sanctuary — the dam near Hosapete and evening sloth-bear watching at Daroji. See the tour.
- Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal — Chalukyan cave temples and the Pattadakal UNESCO group, about 140 km away. See the tour.
Getting around Hampi
Hampi's monuments are spread over roughly 25 km², with the Sacred Centre near Hampi Bazaar and the Royal Centre closer to Kamalapur. A Hampi sightseeing cab is the easiest way to cover both in a day, especially with family, elders or luggage. Autos and bicycles work for short hops around Hampi Bazaar, and battery vehicles run the last stretch to the Vittala Temple.
Plan your Hampi trip with us
Book a Hampi cab or a complete Hampi tour package with stays and sightseeing.